Market Fresh
Here’s where to find farmers markets around Shelby County:
Columbiana Farmers Market
Fridays, 5:30-9 p.m.
South Main Street in Columbiana
cityofcolumbiana.com
Helena Market Days
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon
Helena Amphitheater
facebook.com/the.helena.market.days
Montevallo Farmers Market
Mondays, 3-6 p.m.
660 Main Street
facebook.com/montevallofarmersmarket
Valleydale Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon
4601 Valleydale Road
facebook.com/valleydalefarmersmarket
Helena Old Town Live
Thursday, July 3 | 7-9:15 p.m.
Helena Amphitheater
The bands, Cracker and The Record Company, will headline Helena Old Town Live’s July concert! Attendees will also get to enjoy the festival’s fireworks, too! Everyone is encouraged to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on throughout the event. This event is free and open to the public. Find more details here.
Fire on the Water
Thursday, July 3 |5-9 p.m.
Oak Mountain State Park
Fire on the Water is back again will feature a live wakeboarding show from Flip Side Watersports, a fireworks display, music and family-friendly games and activities. From 5-7 p.m., Pelham residents will receive a discounted entry fee of only $10 per vehicle. Proof of residency can be shown by driver’s license. Other visitors receive a discounted rate of $15 per vehicle. Oak Mountain State Park will open at 7 a.m., and everyone is invited to come early and enjoy the park’s amenities. For more information, click here.
Independence Day Festival
Friday, July 4 | 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
American Village
Celebrate the United States’ 249th birthday at American Village! With more than 50 patriotic activities—including live music, dancing, family-friendly games and more—there is something for everyone to enjoy! Attendees will also get to tour more than 20 different, historically inspired buildings and meet patriots of the past such as Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Samuel Adams! At twilight’s last gleaming, American Village will host its annual fireworks show—be sure to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on to watch the festivities. Admission is $10 per person or $5 for those ages 5-18. Children ages 4 or younger, veterans and active military get in free. Learn more here.
First Friday Festivals
Friday, July 4 & Friday, Aug. 1 | 6-9 p.m.
Downtown Calera
1120 17th Avenue
Calera Main Street welcomes everyone to celebrate Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, to kick off the holiday weekend with a bang. There will be a fireworks display, food and beverage vendors, family-friendly activities and more. On Friday, Aug. 1, the First Friday theme will be “Back to School.” This festival is sponsored by Central State bank, which will be giving away free backpacks to students to start the school year off right. For updates, click here.
As of newsletter send out, the city of Alabaster’s Fireworks Show had already passed. Follow @shelbylivingmagazine on Instagram to stay updated on this event next year:
Alabaster’s Fireworks Show
Wednesday, July 2 | 6-9:15 p.m.
Thompson High School
1921 Warrior Parkway
Food trucks, bounce houses, Knockerball, the Coca Cola Music Truck, family-friendly activities and more were available for patrons at the city of Alabaster’s annual Independence Day celebration. The fireworks show started at 9 p.m. and lasted exactly 13 minutes. Parking was available at all parking lots on Thompson High School’s campus, but spectators were asked not to park on the grassy areas. Parking was not available on state and county road right-of-ways during the show. This event was free admittance. Click here for updates.
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